Hydraulic Heating Specialist Engineer
About the job
- Hold an engineering degree at Bachelor level or equivalent in thermal engineering.
- Have at least 5 years of experience managing complex technical installations, ideally in critical environments such as hospitals, industry, or public infrastructure.
- Have strong knowledge of applicable standards and regulations and technical expertise related to the installations in the field.
- Be able to make decisions, prioritize, and manage emergency situations calmly in demanding environments.
- Be proficient in computerized maintenance management (GMAO/CMMS) tools and standard office software.
- Have a good command of French.
- Conduct preliminary project studies by analyzing feasibility, identifying needs, estimating costs, and defining schedules.
- Write detailed specifications and propose technical solutions to support informed decision-making.
- Establish rigorous project frameworks to validate objectives and ensure controlled project delivery.
- Prepare tender documents for launching public calls for tender.
- Evaluate technical solutions with colleagues in the sector and other departments, select suitable equipment, and develop detailed projects.
- Supervise work to ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and regulations at every stage.
- Propose optimizations and improvements in the relevant technical disciplines.
- Act as a subject-matter adviser by participating in analysis, validation, and operational follow-up of technical installations and projects, primarily under SIA phases 1, 2, and 6.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by helping develop directives, procedures, and standard documents that ensure consistent service delivery.
- Monitor technological and regulatory developments to anticipate installation changes required by medical needs and safety standards.
- Represent the sector and its areas of responsibility in major institutional projects.
- Exchange information with colleagues in meetings and provide feedback to management to optimize project management.
- Experience with industrial distribution networks, including superheated water, steam, and cooling systems.
About the company
Geneva University Hospitals runs a network of about 10 hospital sites and 30 care facilities to deliver medical treatment, teaching, and research. It combines patient care with education for health professionals and scientific work, supporting patients with integrated clinical services, advanced diagnostics, and translational research that moves discoveries from the lab to the bedside. The network differentiates itself by serving as an international reference for excellence in medicine, guided by four values—quality, service, innovation and responsibility—and by offering multiple centers of excellence and translational labs at a large scale. Its goal is to provide access to the best possible care for all patients while advancing medical knowledge through teaching and research.
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Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1995
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What believers are saying
- HUG posted CHF 34.8 million surplus in 2025, reversing pandemic-era deficits.
- HUG launched 2026-2030 strategy after 30th anniversary celebrations, signaling renewed investment.
- HUG’s top-20 ranking and specialty gains support recruiting and referral growth.
What critics are saying
- Geneva’s 2026 budget fight triggered HUG staff strike threats over pay freezes.
- Cour des comptes slammed HUG governance in November 2025, issuing twelve recommendations.
- HUG’s complex 13,000-person, CHF 2.4 billion operation faces execution risk under scrutiny.
What makes Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève unique
- HUG ranked 19th globally in Newsweek 2026, validating elite clinical reputation.
- HUG won Pfizer’s 2026 biomedical prize for personalized cancer vaccine research.
- HUG opened Geneva’s ambulatory surgery center in May 2026, strengthening same-day care.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours